I just finished an essay by Jeff Pollard, entitled Christian Modesty, the Public Undressing of America. For a thorough examination of the history of how public opinion has shifted in America in regards to clothing you should read this. Informative and interesting to see the intention of the fashion and movie industry methodically marching a…
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What Say You?
In recent days, southern Idaho has experienced something that few residents ever have. Rain. Rain? Yes, rain! You would have to live in southern Idaho to get this. Around here, southern Idaho, we don’t expect much rain from late May into September or October. In a region (according to the national weather service) that sees…
The Circuit-Riding Preacher
The circuit-riding preacher used to ride across the land, With a rifle on his saddle and a Bible in his hand; He told the prairie people all about the promised land, As he went riding, singing down the trail: Last year I had the occasion to site down with the only circuit-riding preacher I’ve ever…
Honor Your Parents
This past month included some significant changes to my regular routine. Renee and I have been asking the Lord to sell our home for nearly five years. Not because of a change in location was desired, but rather a change in lifestyle was beginning to shape and take form. Even before our current relationship with…
Bible Lecture Series #2
Tonight we are gathering at Magic Valley Bible Church in Twin Falls, Idaho for our second, in series of four, lectures on biblical topics. If you are unable to join us tonight, consider listening in here.
May 2014 Update at New Horizon Home
I’m happy to report that the girls have all been safely relocated to our new house in Port-au-Prince. If you are interested in the latest report, I’m happy to put you in contact with it. We keep most of this information at our password protected site, but that is not because I don’t want you…
Misrepresented and Maligned
“If any man shall get up to heaven what a demand for courage he will have to meet! How many enemies he must face! How much ridicule he must endure! How frequently must he be misrepresented and maligned! How often must he be discreet enough to be silent, and anon, bold enough…
Husbands Love Your Wives (short review from tonight)
Tonight , I gathered with several men from our church to observe the discussion between Scott Brown and Joel Beeke over the book written by William Gouge “Domestical Duties”. Here are a few quick observations I wrote down. *Authority is the opportunity to exercise love. *Authority without love is tyranny. *Authority is tyranny when we…
The Sinner’s Savior
This past Lord’s Day at Eastside Baptist Church, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
He Bowed His Head
“He said, “It is finished!” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.” (John 19:30 NASB)